Latest Short Dramas

Fifty, Hidden Identity, I Met True Love (五十岁隐藏身份，我遇见真爱) is a completed Chinese urban romance short drama with 69 episodes. The story follows Lu Tianhong, a man in his fifties who hides his powerful identity to seek a peaceful life, only to meet Fang Wanyi, a gentle woman who values sincerity over status. Their growing bond is tested by his son Lu Yu’s hostility and secrets from Fang’s past. This vertical drama suits viewers who enjoy mature romance, family conflict, and slow-burn emotional storytelling.

30,000 Feet, She Didn’t Bow Down (三万英尺，她没有低头) is a completed Chinese urban short drama with 43 episodes. The story follows Lin Wan, a passenger who is forcibly removed from a flight due to the arrogance of a premium member, crew bias, and airline overbooking. What the airline doesn’t realize is that Lin Wan specializes in aviation law. After leaving the cabin, she legally obtains records and exposes the truth behind identity fraud and the practice of targeting easy victims. The drama explores themes of privilege, justice, and the rule of law at 30,000 feet. It’s ideal for viewers who enjoy legal dramas, social commentary, and stories of ordinary people standing up against systemic injustice.

Baozi Li De Zhen Xin (The True Heart in the Bun) is a 41-episode Chinese short drama that tells the story of Qiao Yongfu, a bun stall owner who refuses to cut corners even when rising costs and ruthless competition threaten his business. After raising prices by 50 cents, he faces backlash from factory workers and loses customers to rival Gao Qiwan, who uses spoiled fillings to undercut him. Forced to relocate to a morning market, Qiao sticks to his principles of fresh meat and no overnight fillings, gradually earning loyal customers. When Gao’s substandard buns cause mass food poisoning, the industrial park realizes its mistake and invites Qiao back to supply meals. The drama highlights the importance of food safety over low prices, making it a compelling watch for fans of slice-of-life stories with moral depth.

A Match Made by Fate: The Cynical Prince and His Life-Sustaining Chef is a completed Chinese short drama in the ancient romance genre. The story follows Song Sanyuan, a庶女 (concubine’s daughter) who is forced to marry Prince Wei Feng, a blind and disabled prince everyone avoids. On her wedding day, there is no bridal sedan, only a war horse. Despite the mockery of the city, she wins the cold prince’s heart with her courage and a bowl of hot porridge, stirring up the capital. This 98-episode vertical drama is perfect for fans of palace intrigue, slow-burn romance, and strong female leads.

Pretending to Be Coquettish at the Moon’s Heart Season 3 is a Chinese short drama in the youth sweet romance genre, totaling 119 episodes. The story follows Zhou Suisui as she accidentally wakes her brother from his infatuation, exposing the suspicious behavior of Su Wan. Using a diamond-related trending topic, Zhou Suisui fights back and uncovers hidden clues about her family’s downfall. Meanwhile, Jiang Zongyan pursues her openly, but her protective brother blocks his efforts. This season blends family loyalty, high-society scheming, and sweet romantic tension, making it ideal for fans of vertical dramas with strong female leads and family drama.

Candle Dragon Season 3 (烛九阴第三季) is a Chinese fantasy short drama that continues the story of Cang Xue, a young woman who, after her adoptive mother’s death, flees with her brother Cang Yu and a theater trunk into a war-torn city. She becomes a disciple of Zhu Jiuyin, learning martial arts and facing inner demons, while a larger conspiracy involving Luo Xinghe and Zhaoyao Mountain threatens her fate. This 108-episode season is complete and belongs to the traditional fantasy genre.

Who Says You Can’t Cultivate Without a Spiritual Root? Season 12 (Chinese: 谁说没灵根不能修仙的？之无灵证道第十二季) is a completed Chinese fantasy short drama with 113 episodes. It follows an underdog protagonist who, despite lacking a spiritual root, discovers a mysterious broken sword that lets him absorb spiritual power by cutting things. This season continues his unconventional path to power, blending humor and xianxia tropes. Ideal for fans of vertical dramas, cultivation stories, and underdog fantasy tales.

Hardcore Daughter-in-Law, Online Support (硬核儿媳，在线撑腰) is a 64-episode Chinese vertical drama in the family ethics genre. It follows Xu Ying, a woman who grew up watching her mother and grandmother navigate family conflicts, so she knows how to handle in-law relationships. After she marries into a kind family, her husband’s grandmother Zhang Cuifang arrives and pressures the family to transfer property to the eldest son. Xu Ying calmly defuses each confrontation, and when the situation escalates, she reveals a truth that resolves the crisis. The show stars You Ya, Zeng Yitong, Chen Yuemeng, and Ding Li. It suits viewers who enjoy family conflict dramas with a strong, clever female lead.

Du Chen Yuan (渡尘渊) is a completed Chinese short drama in the time-travel genre, running 75 episodes. The story follows a modern film actress who transmigrates into the body of Su Yaoyao, the legitimate daughter of a marquis in an ancient setting. The original Su Yaoyao was humiliated and driven to death by her half-sister Su Yun’er and her fiancé, Second Prince Xiao Qiming. After taking over, Su Yaoyao changes her timid ways, reclaims her mother’s dowry from Concubine Liu, and sets her sights on the cold and aloof Crown Prince Xiao Chenyuan. She schemes to make her enemies fall from grace while gradually winning over the prince, who knowingly lets her into his heart. The drama suits fans of revenge plots, transmigration romance, and character-driven vertical dramas.

The Seventh Spring of Missing You (想你的第七个春日) is a completed Chinese urban romance short drama with 86 episodes. It follows Wen Yao and Xing Yu, who secretly dated for two years but broke up due to a misunderstanding. Years later, Wen Yao returns as a single mother to daughter Wen Xin, with a changed appearance, and Xing Yu doesn’t recognize her at first. As they become boss and subordinate, old feelings resurface, and Xing Yu gradually uncovers her true identity. The story unfolds over seven springs, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation. This guide covers the story timeline, cast, and ending.

Rules Are Set by You (规矩是你定的) is a 71-episode Chinese vertical drama about chef Lu Zhengchuan, who wins a major hotel contract but is fined 3,000 yuan for trivial rule violations. Disillusioned, he starts following rules literally, exposing the executive chef Shao Minghui’s incompetence and sabotage. With evidence and skill, Lu reveals the conspiracy, Shao faces consequences, and Lu is hired as a group consultant to establish new culinary standards. This workplace drama appeals to fans of justice-driven stories and kitchen politics.

Spirit Girl Also Needs to Repair Mecha Season 3 (精神小妹也要修机甲吗第三季) is a completed Chinese vertical short drama in the sci-fi apocalyptic genre. The story follows Wang Tianwei, a repair convoy captain who transmigrates into the body of a lovesick girl who died after exhausting herself to get into the First Military Academy to chase her crush, Fu Xingyuan. Determined to live differently, she abandons the romance-obsessed path and transfers to mecha engineering, using her B-level spiritual power to design and repair mecha. The drama spans 142 episodes and is ideal for viewers who enjoy transmigration, strong female leads, and sci-fi world-building with a focus on personal growth over romance.